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Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,945

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,640

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,226

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200720072007
ModelExplorerExplorerCTSCTSCTS
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.8 / 3.63.6 SportCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $29,925 $36,385 $50,225
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $27,980 $34,020 $46,058
Luxury Package 1,450   2,350 1,550  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350      
Satellite radio 195 195      
Sunroof 850 850     1,200
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,145 2,145  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0        
Leather seating surfaces     1,300    
Folding second row seats     400 400  
Bose Edition Package     0 0  
Luxury Package 1,232   1,950 1,286  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298      
Satellite radio 166 166      
Sunroof 723 723     996
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,780 1,780  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0        
Leather seating surfaces     1,079    
Folding second row seats     332 332  
Bose Edition Package     0 0  
Options (change) 4,840 3,390 6,195 4,095 1,200
Options (change) 4,115 2,883 5,141 3,398 996
Destination 735 735 745 745 745
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $33,945 $35,240 $36,865 $41,225 $53,470
Total Invoice $31,640 $32,979 $33,866 $38,163 $49,099

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,100
Model Year20072007200720072007
ModelExplorerExplorerCTSCTSCTS
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.8 / 3.63.6 SportCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6255hp V6400hp V8
TransmissionA5A5M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7212, 8212, 8212, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/55-16225/50-18245/45-18
Total Price$33,945$35,240$36,865$41,225$53,470
Adjustments for Features-2,010-2,2600-1,750-1,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,935$32,980$36,865$39,475$52,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,045$0$2,610$15,280
Total Invoice$31,640$32,979$33,866$38,163$49,099
Adjustments for Features-1,874-2,1150-1,620-1,217
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,766$30,864$33,866$36,543$47,882
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,098$0$2,677$14,016

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20072007200720072007
ModelExplorerExplorerCTSCTSCTS
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.8 / 3.63.6 SportCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Stability control$400$400 $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 $75$75
Tires, run-flat    $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Rear spoiler   $200 
Running boards$350$350   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Compass$0$0 $0 
Headlight washers   $50$50
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   $0
Wood trim  $300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
White-letter tires$0$0   
Total Value of Features$3,800$4,050$1,790$3,540$3,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,010$2,260$0$1,750$1,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,874-2,1150-1,620-1,217

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20072007
ModelExplorerCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in113.4 in
Length193.4 in190.1 in
Width73.7 in70.6 in
Height72.8 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,510 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft312.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft312.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%
Bose Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bose, 212W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS 3.6 Sport

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%
Bose Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bose, 212W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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